1st woman fighter pilot joins India's 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron, flying LCA Tejas.

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has made history as the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron, flying the indigenously developed LCA Tejas fighter jet. Previously flying MiG-21s, she recently participated in the 'Tarang Shakti' exercise in Jodhpur. This milestone reflects the IAF's commitment to gender equality, with approximately 20 women fighter pilots since the stream opened in 2016.

September 17, 2024
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